An epic sculpture depicting a wagon and straining oxen.

This beautiful example of neoclassical architecture is one of Uruguay's most treasured cultural gems.

The design of the Palacio Salvo has been described as "a lighthouse on top of a building."

Abandoned bull fighting ring, slowly falling apart in Uruguay.

Constructed on the ruins of a convent, this tower saved countless lives.

One of South America's most exclusive resorts has a storied history dating back to World War II.

This glacier interpretation center houses the world’s only bar made completely from glacial ice.

This stunning mass of ice spans 121 square miles and is still growing.

This Brazilian Lady Liberty is one of the few replicas that was actually made by the original designer.

A series of waterfalls so massive they straddle the border of Argentina and Brazil.

An obelisk marks the exact center of the continent, as per the calculations of the legendary Brazilian explorer Cândido Rondon.

A 125-meter long "tribute to the Brazilian people."

This massive Brazilian church is built like an angular, technicolor pyramid left by Mayans from the future.

Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.

A quirky "castle" formerly belonging to a famous British inventor.

An octagonal folly tower overlooking the sea.

A dark, narrow tunnel that leads to a charming lake and waterfall.

These bamboo and rope bridges cross the Nam Khan River for six months every year.

Believe it or not, the now-ubiquitous California avocado originated in Guatemala.

This restored colonial house was once home to the botanist responsible for bringing avocados to the U.S.

For this chef, an active volcano is his oven.

Guatemalan womanizer, venerated during Holy Week.

Central America's deepest lake is actually a volcanic caldera, surrounded by three volcanoes.

One of the world’s most colorful cemeteries, where each pigment is symbolic.